Student Worker (6 positions)

Capital Region BOCES; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Capital Region BOCES is offering a Student Worker position at the Northeastern Regional Information Center. This role is designed for high school students seeking exposure to a variety of special projects under direct supervision. Candidates should be enrolled in high school or possess a high school equivalency diploma, with a preference for those focusing on information technology.

This position provides essential on-the-job training and requires effective communication skills. The selected applicant will undergo a criminal history background check in compliance with SAVE Legislation.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a high school course of study or graduation from high school.
• Preferred students in continuing education or higher education programs in information technology.
• Subject to a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Variety of special projects under supervision.
• Learn principles and practices of public administration.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to learn public administration principles

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Current enrollment in high school or equivalent diploma

Preferred focus on information technology

Job description

LOCATION: Northeastern Regional Information Center – 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road

BASIC FUNCTION

Student Worker (BOCES) works under direct supervision, undertaking a variety of special projects. Projects carried out by persons in this position are part of the regular routine of the department and are of an in-service training nature designed to provide maximum exposure to experience in a designated field. Student Worker (BOCES) positions provide an on-the-job training situation through work-based learning. Supervision is not a responsibility of this position. Work is performed under direct supervision of the department head where assigned. Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Specific duties will vary with each position assignment and according to the department to which assigned.
2. Ability to learn the principles and practices of public administration and an educational setting.
3. Ability to learn about the organization of a BOCES.
4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
5. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
6. Ability to carry out project assignments of a broadly defined nature.
7. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Current enrollment in a high school course of study; OR,
2. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
3. Students enrolled in continuing education and/or higher education programs focused on information technology preferred.

The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.